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KT Rama Rao extended birthday greetings to Cardinal Poola Anthony, India’s first Dalit and first Telugu Cardinal, recalling his services and spiritual journey. The Cardinal, now Metropolitan Archbishop of Hyderabad, continues to hold key responsibilities and privileges in the Church

With food poisoning cases rising in State run hostels and committees failing to curb the problem, the Telangana government is planning integrated software for hostel management. Senior officials have outlined key parameters, and developers have begun work on the proposed system.

The Congress leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, met in Delhi to review the party’s poor performance in the Bihar elections. Accusing the Election Commission of lacking transparency, the party said it would soon present concrete proof supporting its ‘vote chori’ claim

Farmers in Mukhra (K) village of Echoda mandal performed a cotton abhishekam to a flex poster of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, saying they enjoyed better support during his tenure and demanded his return, citing current restrictions affecting procurement

The Andhra Pradesh government and the World Economic Forum have signed an agreement to set up a Centre for Energy and Cyber Resilience in Vizag. CM Chandrababu Naidu highlighted green energy targets, reduced power costs, and the Rs 13 lakh crore investments secured at the summit

A 52-year-old farmer, Baddi Jayasimha Reddy, died after stepping on a damaged electric wire at his agricultural field in Avunur, Mustabad mandal. He was electrocuted instantly. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation into the incident.

Andhra Pradesh has partnered with three organisations—WISER, Qubitech Smart Solutions, and QKrishi Quantum—to provide quantum computing training through the Skill Development Corporation. The initiative, announced at the CII Partnership Summit, aims to benefit over 50,000 learners and boost the Amaravati Quantum Valley project

Pakistan’s judicial crisis escalates as Lahore High Court Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza resigns after the 27th Amendment establishes a Federal Constitutional Court and reduces Supreme Court powers. Resignations highlight fears of executive control, with ICJ condemning the amendment as a judicial attack

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated five industrial units in Sri City and approved 12 additional projects worth over ₹2,300 crore at the CII Partnership Summit. The new investments across key sectors are expected to generate more than 12,000 job

Donald Trump says he will sue the BBC for up to $5 billion, accusing it of misleadingly editing his January 6 speech in a 2024 documentary. The BBC apologised and admitted the edit created a false impression, but it refuses to pay compensation

Andhra Pradesh has received investment pledges worth Rs 5.2 lakh crore across renewable energy, green hydrogen, pumped storage and related sectors during the first two days of the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, with the potential to create over 2.6 lakh jobs, officials said

NNRESGI has signed an MoU to establish an IIT Madras CODE Chapter, allowing students to pursue IITM’s BS degrees in Data Science, Electronic Systems, or Programming alongside their regular courses. The collaboration boosts career prospects and enhances academic flexibility

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy travelled to New Delhi with senior Congress leaders and is expected to meet Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to discuss party matters, including the Jubilee Hills by election. His visit also sparked speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle in Telangana

The Uttar Pradesh government has sought withdrawal of charges against all accused in the 2015 mob lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq in Dadri. A withdrawal application has been filed before a Surajpur court, which will hear the matter on December 12, officials said

Whale Tank Biocatalysts successfully hosted its third Startup-Investor Meet, WT 3.0, at ISB Hyderabad in partnership with BIRAC. The event boosted Deeptech startup funding and featured the launch of NEXASWEET, a stem cell-attractant sweetener aimed at supporting gut health.

SIS Software India celebrated its 25th anniversary and Annual Day, recognising its team for driving major advances in healthcare software. Teams from Hyderabad, Noida and senior US executives attended, highlighting India’s essential role in SIS’s global perioperative technology development.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned citizens about cyber fraudsters creating fake Facebook profiles in his name and sending messages seeking money. One person was cheated of Rs 20000. He urged people to verify requests and report cyber frauds to the helpline

Birla Mandir has completed polishing works on its main tower, the Jagadananda Vimanam, as part of a major restoration ahead of its Golden Jubilee in 2026. More gopuram works are underway, with all renovations set to finish by January 2026

Burglars broke into a real estate office at Hasthinapuram in Saroornagar while the owner was on a pilgrimage to Tirumala. Rs 9 lakh and 10 tolas of gold biscuit were found missing. Police registered a case and formed special teams to track the culprits

Anti-war and anti-base groups from Okinawa held a seminar in Tokyo to oppose Japan’s growing military build-up. Leaders and citizens warned that Okinawa and nearby islands risk becoming frontlines in a conflict, urging the government to prevent further militarisation and protect civilians

Dubbak MLA Kotha Prabhakar Reddy said the government released Rs 15 crore in pending funds for Dubbak, including allocations for ward development, drainage works and three lake bunds. He also distributed 141 CMRF cheques and announced Rs 4 crore for road works

Afghanistan is increasing trade through Iran and Central Asia as tensions with Pakistan close key borders. Chabahar port is helping Afghan traders avoid delays. The shutdown has caused major losses, especially for perishable goods and dried fruit exporters

The government notified rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, operationalising India’s first personal data protection regime. Experts say the rules enforce consent, privacy by design, and accountability, giving organisations 18 months to comply under the new framework.

A 24-year-old man, Chirra Harish, died after falling into a rotavator attached to a tractor in Punyapuram village of Wyra mandal. He had accompanied a driver to learn tractor driving. Police booked a case and started an investigation